Motorcyclists and non-riders , I would like opinions on this story - Page 4

jitzy · 04-19-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 1badhog07

Cant we all just get along......sarcasism

Sarcastic or not its true there's really nothing any of us are gonna do to change the others minds. Grab a smoke now and enjoy the day everyone.

04-19-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mithrilG60

Bingo! A fact conveniently lost on, or ignored by, the vast majority bikers and drivers that like to whine and rant on about how much they're targeted by the police who have all developed God/"Wyatt Earp" complexes because they have a badge and gun.

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

I was pulled over only once by a cop on my bike, for running a red light, which I did: he gave me a warning (it was yellow just before I entered the intersection).

So in my experience if you don't drive like a maniac on a motorcycle, the cops leave you alone.

Amazing how many people have had this same experience.

Fifteen years of riding, I got pulled over two summers back for my first and only time.

Believe it or not, I had forgotten to put my helmet on and had only ridden a 100 yards or so when I passed a trooper going the other way. The rest is history,

CasaDooley · 04-19-2010, 11:16 AM

My thoughts;
Cop-1
Bad guy-0
Good guys generally don't have a problem with the police and are glad they are around, bad guys think cops suck. Cops have a tough job and I for one don't want to read about how another one was killed while trying to be more "kind and gentle" as per the agenda of the PC public.
My opinions for my statement are formed due to the following:
I,m ex military and served duty as a SP liaison with the San Diego PD and Sheriffs Dept.
My best friend is ex Alabama & California Sheriff and a lot of my friends are LEO's.
I'm a biker, started riding at the age of 22.
Me, I'm glad the cops are out there on the beat, I sleep better at night. Thanks guys

icehog3 · 04-19-2010, 06:43 PM

Best part of this thread has been everyone's ability to agree to disagree while still being civil to each other....as it should be.

1badhog07 · 04-20-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Best part of this thread has been everyone's ability to agree to disagree while still being civil to each other....as it should be.

Thats right brother,i still like ya

SinPena! · 04-19-2010, 06:45 PM

Okay, he took out his gun pointed at possible suspect. Waited for Marked car to run a make on person and motorcycle. Gets ticket for doing something wrong in the first place!! Motorcycle boy whines, puts up that tape and the fireworks begin.....end of story. I have been riding for a long while, just dont do nothing stupid and abide by the laws! Not that hard! If you do, take your lumps.................

St. Lou Stu · 04-19-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SinPena!

Okay, he took out his gun pointed at possible suspect

. Waited for Marked car to run a make on person and motorcycle.

Gets ticket for doing something wrong in the first place!! Motorcycle boy whines, puts up that tape and the fireworks begin.....end of story. I have been riding for a long while, just dont do nothing stupid and abide by the laws! Not that hard! If you do, take your lumps.................

No, no, no.....

We're talking about this video... http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...bikers-do.html

weak_link · 04-19-2010, 07:44 PM

If you are going to light it up on public land, don't be surprised when LEO's don't take kindly to your actions.

I'm moderator on a large San Francisco Bay Area forum and we talked about this with roughly the same results. Virtually everyone agreed the guy was riding like a douchenozzle and many thought the LEO overreacted. Imho, he acted appropriately considering the types of folks they encounter on a regular basis.

One of the things our forum really tries to encourage is track days. Go get some real skills and use them in a safe and fun environment. We have several nice tracks for motos in California and it makes it a lot easier to get out there when there are so many great choices.

Want to go fast and wick it up? Go to the track.

Who doesn't love getting dirty once in a while?

04-19-2010, 11:16 AM	#3
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Motorcyclists and non-riders , I would like opinions on this story My thoughts; Cop-1 Bad guy-0 Good guys generally don't have a problem with the police and are glad they are around, bad guys think cops suck. Cops have a tough job and I for one don't want to read about how another one was killed while trying to be more "kind and gentle" as per the agenda of the PC public. My opinions for my statement are formed due to the following: I,m ex military and served duty as a SP liaison with the San Diego PD and Sheriffs Dept. My best friend is ex Alabama & California Sheriff and a lot of my friends are LEO's. I'm a biker, started riding at the age of 22. Me, I'm glad the cops are out there on the beat, I sleep better at night. Thanks guys __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

04-19-2010, 06:43 PM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,877 Trading: (60)	Re: Motorcyclists and non-riders , I would like opinions on this story Best part of this thread has been everyone's ability to agree to disagree while still being civil to each other....as it should be. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-19-2010, 06:45 PM	#6
SinPena! Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 109 Trading: (9)	Re: Motorcyclists and non-riders , I would like opinions on this story Okay, he took out his gun pointed at possible suspect. Waited for Marked car to run a make on person and motorcycle. Gets ticket for doing something wrong in the first place!! Motorcycle boy whines, puts up that tape and the fireworks begin.....end of story. I have been riding for a long while, just dont do nothing stupid and abide by the laws! Not that hard! If you do, take your lumps.................

04-19-2010, 07:44 PM	#8
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Motorcyclists and non-riders , I would like opinions on this story If you are going to light it up on public land, don't be surprised when LEO's don't take kindly to your actions. I'm moderator on a large San Francisco Bay Area forum and we talked about this with roughly the same results. Virtually everyone agreed the guy was riding like a douchenozzle and many thought the LEO overreacted. Imho, he acted appropriately considering the types of folks they encounter on a regular basis. One of the things our forum really tries to encourage is track days. Go get some real skills and use them in a safe and fun environment. We have several nice tracks for motos in California and it makes it a lot easier to get out there when there are so many great choices. Want to go fast and wick it up? Go to the track. Who doesn't love getting dirty once in a while?